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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes August 10, 2020
Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via WebEx
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice
thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was not recited since the meeting was not held in the council chambers.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Staff present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Cedrick Frazier, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Dan Boyum, City Engineer
Steve Ellingson, Athletic Supervisor
Megan Hedstrom, Stormwater Specialist
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member Elder,
to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 27, 2020. Voted in favor thereof:
Hemken, Elder, Frazier, Hoffe, London; and the following voted against the same:
None; Abstained: None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
There was no one present desirous of addressing the council.
ROTATING VOTES
Please note that votes taken on each agenda item are called by the secretary on a
rotating basis; however, the written minutes always list the mayor’s name first
followed by the council members’ in alphabetical order.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hemken introduced the consent items as listed for consideration and stated
that all items will be enacted by one motion unless requested that an item be
removed for discussion. Mr. Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development,
reviewed the consent items.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through August 10, 2020.
RESOLUTION 2020-80
Item 6.4
Resolution approving the Sandburg Learning Center Facility Use Agreement
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Council Member Elder inquired if the city was the only user in the building when
the building supervisor fees are in effect.
Mr. Steve Ellingson, athletic supervisor, stated there are users in the building
simultaneously and the fee is shared among the users.
Council Member London asked whether the gymnastics program is self-
sustaining.
Mr. Ellingson responded that all expenses are covered by program fees.
MOTION
Consent Items
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe,
to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
POTENTIAL
MEADOW LAKE
DRAWDOWN
PROJECT #1053
Item 7.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 7.1, Public Hearing to consider the
potential Meadow Lake Drawdown project (Improvement Project No. 1053)
Mayor Hemken explained that following the presentation, the floor will be opened
to public comments. She asked that callers introduce themselves and limit their
comments to three minutes.
Ms. Megan Hedstrom, stormwater specialist/project coordinator, introduced
Diane Spector of Wenck Engineering.
Ms. Spector explained the purpose of the hearing is to share information regarding
the proposed Meadow Lake drawdown and provide an opportunity for comments
from the community. She noted that no decision is being requested on the project
at this time. She stated a watershed commission public hearing is scheduled for
September 10.
Ms. Spector explained how a drawdown would occur and the related impacts. She
also shared information regarding the Meadow Lake Management Plan.
The following persons spoke in support of the drawdown: Jodi Taitt, Al and
Michelle Stano, and Zachary Snabes. Mr. Kris Cotts and Abby Nash indicated they
do not have a problem with the pump being located in their backyard. Mr. Cotts
requested more information as details become clearer regarding the impact on
wildlife.
Mayor Hemken indicated the city received written comments from Daniel Stauner,
8424 Meadow Lake Road East, regarding the project.
Mayor Hemken encouraged residents to contact city staff if they have questions or
comments regarding the proposed project.
CLOSE HEARING
Item 7.1
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe,
to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
EXCHANGE OF
COMMUNICATION
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication
between members of the City Council.
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Item 12.1 Mayor Hemken reported on upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Frazier, seconded by Council Member
Elder, to adjourn the meeting, as there was no further business to come before
the Council. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope City
Council adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk